THE RESTITUTION by W. D. Henry

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jul 16, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 27.

THE RESTITUTION.

By W. D. Henry

EARTH waits to have the curse removed— Its Eden-life restored, And share again the smile of Him Who is her rightful Lord.

There is a balm ('tis found in Christ), That nature's wound can heal, And stamp on all, indelibly, Redemption's work and seal.

'Tis in the resurrection life The promised rest shall be! Oh, blessed state! creation waits The coming jubilee.

Sweet Eden-home, where all is peace! For thee the church doth yearn, Waiting in hope the promised hour, When Jesus shall return— And with his own forever dwell In the re-genesis, Sharing with her the glory-state Of rest and heavenly bliss. —W. D. Henry.